Tomato Frito

Elevate your homemade sauces with this foolproof Tomato Frito recipe, a rich and velvety Spanish-style tomato sauce bursting with natural flavor. Made with ripe tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and sweet onions, slow-simmered with a hint of sugar, fresh basil, and the depth of a single bay leaf, this versatile sauce is perfect for everything from pasta dishes to dipping bread. The recipe's step-by-step approach, which includes blanching tomatoes for a fresher taste and blending for your desired texture, ensures a silky and satisfying result every time. Ready in just under an hour, this classic tomato sauce brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen while being an easy make-ahead option for busy days.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1000 grams ripe tomatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 60 ml olive oil
• 5 grams sugar
• 5 grams salt
• 2 grams freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the tomatoes: bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch the tomatoes for 1-2 minutes until the skins start to peel away. Remove the tomatoes, and once cool enough to handle, peel off the skins, remove the seeds, and roughly chop the flesh.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes soft and translucent.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the onion and garlic.

Step 6

Season the mixture with sugar, salt, and black pepper. Add the bay leaf for extra depth of flavor.

Step 7

Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for about 30-40 minutes. Allow the sauce to thicken and reduce, enhancing the flavors.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf from the sauce and discard it.

Step 9

Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, you can skip this step.

Step 10

Return the sauce to the skillet if blended, and stir in the fresh basil leaves. Allow the basil to infuse flavors for a couple of minutes before serving.

Step 11

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm or let it cool and store in the refrigerator for later use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1425.4 grams (1425.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	874

Total Fat 60.80g	78%
Saturated Fat 8.90g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2024mg	88%
Total Carbohydrate 70.90g	26%
Dietary Fiber 23.10g	83%
Total Sugars 38.10g
Protein 19.70g	39%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 476mg	37%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 3473mg	74%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.2%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 31.2%